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From consuming piles of kale to exhausting exercise, many folks believe all healthy aging measures are decidedly unpleasant. But what if simply eating an array of flavorful, nutrient rich foods could fight the effects of time? Here are 10 foods that will get you started on the road to healthy aging. And we are betting that your taste buds will approve, as well!

Top Three Brain Foods in One Meal! The right diet can prevent heart disease, high blood pressure or cancer. But now health experts are finding that certain foods are beneficial to brain function. There may be no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, but there are foods that play a positive role in overall brain health.

Top Three Brain Foods in One Meal! The right diet can prevent heart disease, high blood pressure or cancer. But now health experts are finding that certain foods are beneficial to brain function. There may be no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, but there are foods that play a positive role in overall brain health.

Summertime and the living is easy! As the temperature soars, ditch the stove and reach for your trusty blender. The following recipe is a great option for a protein- and vitamin-rich meal replacement or snack. Feel free to tweak the ingredients to your liking.

Looking to try a vegan recipe that will appeal to even the staunchest meat-eaters in your family? We’ve adapted a recipe from Prevention magazine that will fill the bill with bright flavors, texture and color.

Do you yearn for comfort food, but despise spending hours in the kitchen? Have we got a recipe for you! Adapted from a Prevention magazine recipe, this no-hassle minestrone is on the table in less than 30 minutes. What’s more, this tasty traditional Italian soup is full of fiber, veggies and protein-rich beans.

Just in time for the summer grilling season, these turkey burgers deliver lots of flavor with not as much fat as traditional ground beef burgers. An easy maple syrup glaze and a dollop of tangy yogurt mustard sauce pump the taste up a notch as well.

Baking fish in parchment paper or tin foil is known in France as poisson en papillote (fish in a parcel). It is a very simple and healthy way to cook fish and is also very flavorful since the fish and vegetables cook together in their own seasoned juices. Cleanup is easy too! Any white fish will work. I used tilapia in this recipe. You can refer to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guide to help you make ocean-friendly seafood choices.

This easy dip packs a lot of vegetables as well as flavor. I’ve noticed that some folks who are not fond of nutrient dense greens like spinach and kale will eat this dip with gusto. It is a great dip to prepare in advance of a party because the flavors blend nicely while it chills. I also like to keep some in my refrigerator to eat on crackers as a healthy snack alternative. Enjoy!

These savory pancakes are perfect as a side dish or can stand alone as a main meal. Try serving them with our lentil soup or a salad for a nice vegetarian meal. You can experiment with varying the vegetables according to your taste and they can be a good way to help your child or grandchild eat some vegetables! If you are gluten-sensitive we’ve provided a simple adaptation at the bottom of the recipe.